On March 30, Model United Nations of the Russian Far East (MUNRFE) jointly with the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) will conduct the eco-project for the 3rd year in a row. During the event, the participants will have an opportunity to take part in a quiz and check their knowledge of environmental issues.
On February 11-21, MUNRFE alongside with the Far Eastern Federal University Association of Russian and Foreign Students (FEFU ARIS) with the support of the Department of extracurricular activities of FEFU has successfully implemented the festival of foreign cultures and traditions “Unity”. The event was designed to strengthen interethnic friendship and strengthen the formation of tolerant relations between Russian and foreign students and schoolchildren of Vladivostok as well as to raise public awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
On March 5, Ms. Daria Zlydar was elected as a new MUNRFE Vladivostok Club President by unanimous vote at the Club Meeting. Right after her election, Ms. Zlydar appointed Ms. Alyona Plekhanova as the Vice-President. At the Club Meeting, the Cabinet was also elected.
The young ladies joined MUNRFE after the Autumn Master Classes 2017 being FEFU freshmen. They have gained an immense experience by taking part in and winning MUNRFE conferences as well as National Model UN. Besides, the ladies have been devoting themselves to the Club activities, being the coordinators of Club projects and the previous Cabinet members.
On February 22 at the XIX meeting of the Governing Council elections of the new Executive Director were conducted. As a result, current MUNRFE Deputy Executive Director Alexandra Kosyreva was elected for 1 year term to serve as new Executive Director of the Organization. Ms. Kosyreva presented her statement focusing on current tendencies MUNRFE is facing and potential solutions for organizational development.
Alexandra underlined long-term development of Clubs, middle leadership development and MUNRFE structural reform as the main topics for internal strengthening. In turn, increasing MUNRFE recognition at the Russian Far East, diversification of interclub initiatives and improving UN-related cooperation were outlined as the issues for external focus. According to the Charter of the Organization, Ms. Kosyreva was nominated for the position of an Executive Director by Blagoveshchensk Club.
On February 16, MUNRFE Blagoveschensk Club conducted the Presidential Elections. Mrs. Marina Katynskaya, one of the most outstanding alumnae of Blagoveshchensk Club, performed as a facilitator at the Elections. The Club considered the Presidential Statement submitted by Ms. Elisaveta Sungurova, who expressed her desire to continue on her leadership.
As a result, Ms. Sungurova was unanimously re-elected as a President. Elisaveta introduced her Program of work to the Club where she described her vision as well as underlined the main challenges and prospects for the Club.
The ideas introduced were actively discussed, while Mrs. Katynskaya made precious recommendations regarding the Club work during the new term.
On February 11 – 28 MUNRFE Vladivostok Club jointly with Far Eastern Federal University and FEFU Association of Russian and International Students will conduct the intercultural festival “Unity” in Vladivostok schools #13, 38, 57 as well as the FEFU Gymnasium, FEFU Humanitarian and Economic College and FEFU University Complex “Gymnasium-College” under the leadership of Ms. Anastasia Vrishch and Ms. Galina Salnikova.
«Unity» aims to promote inter-ethnic friendship, form tolerant relationships among young people and expand the horizons of Russian and international students and schoolchildren.
